A Conversation With Liza Adams, GrowthPath Partners, CEO & Founder
At Karrikins Group, we work alongside leaders to close the gap between great ideas and real results by combining business expertise with social science to help teams align on how to deliver together - driving better outcomes and stronger connections.
In this conversation, Lisa Adams, an AI advisor and strategist, discusses the transformative potential of AI in organizations, emphasizing the importance of viewing AI as a teammate rather than just a tool. She shares insights on how to leverage AI effectively, the necessary mindset shifts for successful integration, and the importance of AI literacy. The discussion also addresses security concerns and practical steps for getting started with AI tools, emphasizing the importance of community learning and sharing experiences.
Episode Takeaways
In this conversation, Lisa Adams, an AI advisor and strategist, discusses the transformative potential of AI in organizations, emphasizing the importance of viewing AI as a teammate rather than just a tool. She shares insights on how to leverage AI effectively, the necessary mindset shifts for successful integration, and the importance of AI literacy. The discussion also addresses security concerns and practical steps for getting started with AI tools, emphasizing the importance of community learning and sharing experiences.
Episode Takeaways
- AI can be a thought partner for strategy
- We need to give AI a job to help us
- AI literacy is crucial for effective use
- Using AI as a teammate enhances collaboration
- Different functions adopt AI at varying rates
- Security concerns can be navigated with common sense
- Hands-on experience is essential for learning AI
- Community sharing of AI experiences is valuable
- AI can help overcome human weaknesses
- Mindset shifts are necessary for leveraging AI
If you would like to connect with Liza Adams outside of this episode: Connect with her on LinkedIn and learn more about GrowthPath Partners.
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Creators and Guests
Host
Julie Williamson, PhD
Julie Williamson, PhD is the CEO and a Managing Partner at Karrikins Group, a Denver-based, global-serving business consultancy. Author, Keynote Speaker, and Host of The Failure Gap Podcast, Julie is a leading voice in how alignment can transform leaders and organizations.
Guest
Liza Adams
Liza Adams is an AI Advisor and GTM strategist who transforms go-to-market teams for the AI era. With 20+ years as a senior marketing executive at companies like Smartsheet, Juniper Networks, Pure Storage, and Encompass Technologies, she brings deep expertise in leading through technological shifts. Her people-first, AI-forward approach helps organizations unlock what's possible through real-world use cases, delivered via applied AI workshops and strategic advisory engagements. Across multiple companies, she has led transformations into high-performing teams where human and AI teammates work together to achieve breakthrough results in just a few months.
